Clinical Dietitian I

Memorial Healthcare System; Miramar (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Miramar, Florida is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to implement nutritional therapy and collaborate with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics and necessary Florida licensure. Responsibilities include patient assessments, creating care plans, and providing education. No prior experience is required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics is required.
• Must have valid Florida dietitian/nutritionist license.
• Registered Dietitian Certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide nutrition therapy.
• Assesses nutritional status and updates care plans.
• Provides patient education and counseling services.

Education

Bachelors: Dietetics

Dietitian/Nutritionist License (FL)

Registered Dietitian CDR Certification

Job description

Overview

Clinical Dietitian I role at Memorial Healthcare System. Under direct supervision, identifies patients at nutritional risk, plans and implements medical nutrition therapy for assigned populations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members and departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy. Communicates plans of care with patients and their families when appropriate.
• Assesses patients' nutritional status and needs. Develops and implements care plans, monitors patients' progress, and updates interventions. Completes thorough and timely documentation of patient sessions in the electronic health record.
• Performs nutrition focused physical examinations and collaborates with the physicians on malnutrition diagnoses when appropriate.
• Develops and provides patient education, training, consulting, and counseling services throughout the organization.
• Collaborates with the Food Service department to provide nutritionally appropriate menus, food options, and services for patients.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelors: Dietetics (Required)
• Dietitian/Nutritionist License (ND LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Registered Dietitian CDR Certification (CDR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Required Work Experience

No experience required.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices